DCMA works directly with Defense suppliers to help ensure that DoD, Federal, and allied government supplies and services are delivered on time, at projected cost, and meet all performance requirements.
DCMA professionals serve as "information brokers" and in-plant representatives for military, Federal, and allied government buying agencies -- both during the initial stages of the acquisition cycle and throughout the life of the resulting contracts.
- Before contract award, DCMA provides advice and services to help construct effective solicitations, identify potential risks, select the most capable contractors, and write contracts that meet the needs of our customers in DoD, Federal and allied government agencies.
- After contract award, DCMA monitors contractors' performance and management systems to ensure that cost, product performance, and delivery schedules are in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contracts.
Program Managers Perspective/Context/Importance?
DCMA is an independent combat support agency within the Department of Defense (DoD). DCMA is the Department's contract manager, supporting the Program Manager and is responsible for ensuring Federal acquisition programs, supplies, and services are delivered on time, within cost and meet performance requirements. Prior to contract award, DCMA joins the pre-award team to help construct effective solicitations; identify potential performance risks; select capable contractors; and develop contracts that are easily administered with less risk of costly modifications. After the contract is awarded, DCMA oversees the contract to ensure product, cost and schedule compliance and, in cases of contractual delays and other unforeseen issues.
Overview Information/Presentation?
The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), formerly the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Contract Management Command (DCMC), is the Department of Defense (DoD) contract manager, ensuring acquisition programs are delivered on time, within cost, and meet performance requirements. DCMA supervises and administers contracts with the thousands of suppliers who deliver goods and services to the military each year. The agency also is chartered to streamline and standardize the contracting process. DCMA is integral to the entire end-to-end acquisition process-from pre-award through contract closeout. DCMA is a key player on the DoD acquisition team., DCMA helps the military services make alternative arrangements to ensure America's warfighters have the supplies and services they need.
For more information, see the DCMA Web Site at http://www.dcma.mil/
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